Malarikkal

Kerala’s Answer to Thailand’s Nong Han Kumphawapi Lake

Kerala’s Hidden Paradise

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Aambal

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Nature’s Balance in Full Bloom

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Boat Rides at Dawn

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Catch the Bloom Before It Fades

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What Else to Explore Nearby

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